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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Director
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position

We are actively recruiting for an experienced retail / outpatient Pharmacist to join MedStar Pharmacy on a PRN basis to support our Washington, DC locations.  Dual licensure in both DC and Maryland is a huge plus.

Evaluates drugs prescribed by physicians for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interaction, and contraindications; processes prescriptions through insurance company and handles DUR rejects, pre-authorizations, etc.; performs final check on all prescriptions, ensuring accurate input, labeling, and dispensing; and, provides counseling and drug information to patients and physicians. MedStar Pharmacy is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs final check on all completed prescriptions, verifying the accuracy of input, labeling, and dispensing; makes corrections as necessary; maintains refill and narcotic logs, and prescription files.
  • Processes prescriptions in the dispensing system; evaluates prescriptions for appropriateness of dose, therapeutic efficacy, allergy, drug interactions, and contraindications; handles DURs, rejects, preauthorizations, etc.; communicates with third party payors to troubleshoot issues relating to coverage, reimbursement, etc.
  • Provides clinical information and guidance to physicians and allied health professionals as appropriate to provide safe, prompt, and accurate dispensing of all prescriptions; calls physicians and follows up on refill requests; notifies physicians of Rx's requiring pre-authorizations and discusses alternatives as appropriate.
  • Provides patient counseling as appropriate on a patient-by-patient basis.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Licensed as a pharmacist in the District of Columbia (DC) required

    Experience

    • 1-2 years Pharmacy experience, preferably in retail required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Current DC Pharmacist license, including Immunization/Vaccination Certification and registration with the board of pharmacy in that state or district required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.


    This position has a hiring range of $52.75 - $97.83

     


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